The Met has a fabulous retrospective of David Hockney through February. I've been twice in the last two weeks. These paintings are two of my favorites.
Spicy. Margarita. Gift.
Sometimes only a gift of alcohol will do. Instead of a bottle of wine, make it personal by pairing a bottle of tequila with a handwritten (or typed) recipe for a spicy margarita. Should you serve this at home, make sure you double up, it's delicious!
Let. It. Snow.
I love the texture of the first snowfall on trees. Nature's Pollack?
Chintz. Is. Modern.
Our Fifth Avenue duplex project is in a word, modern. Quarter-inch reveals to make any architect/design aficionado glance twice (maybe three times) abound. We wanted to create an office for the work-at-home wife that was feminine and cozy, images that often compete with modern. This chintz pattern achieves that perfect balance.
Hostess. Gifts. Games.
LOW COST/ HIGH STYLE
A friend brought me a pair of these games to a small dinner party I hosted last holiday season. She stacked and tied them together with a neon green ribbon. The best part is that we played after dinner! They are my favorite gift I've ever received as a hostess. Shamelessly, I have copied this idea often. To me, it's never about price and always about style. Thanks, Shosh!
Hostess. Gifts. Books.
I started buying multiples of books to have on hand for gifts. They feel so much more personal than a bottle of wine. I pre-wrap them them with craft paper, finish with twine or paper ribbon. When I'm running out the door, I grab a sharpie and jot a note directly on the paper. Here's what I'm gifting this season.
[1] Ornament is a Crime. [2] Vogue Living. Country City Coast. [3] Cook's Books.
Favorite. Magazines. Now.
I first came upon design magazines at my very elegant Grandmother's apartment when I was little. To this day, they are my favorite indulgence, and I look forward to monthly subscription arrivals. I get all of the usual domestic magazines, but these are also on my radar lately. Shameless plug... Interiors published a project of mine in the Oct/Nov issue.
[1] AD France. [2] design anthology. {3] MILIEU. [4} interiors.
Game. Table. Chairs.
I love a game. Card games, board games, dice games, tile games (mahjong, anyone?)... count me in. Comfort is key for extended play. These are a few attractive seating options.
[1] The Dino diner. [2] The 0414. [3] The Kama. [4] The Grasse. [5] The Bruno. [6] The Throne.